Application and Selection

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Application and Selection

Each funded project was developed through a collaborative application process between a Cleveland-based artist and their chosen institutional partner, with award budgets ranging from $312,185 to $482,500. Together, these projects imagine a future where the arts lead with powerful ideas, shaping transformative experiences for residents and visitors alike.

Application and Selection Timeline
  • Applications Opened: January 31, 2024
  • Applications Due: March 30, 2024 (103 applications received)
  • Eligible Applications: 67
  • Semifinal Interviews: 23
  • Final Awardees: 7
  • TAF Project Completion Date: September 23, 2025
  • TAF Project Showcase: October 29, 2025
TAF Awardees

Front row from left to right: Robin Robinson, Jameelah Rahman, Latecia Delores Wilson Stone
Back row from left to right: Jordan Wong, Ariel Vergez, Malena Grigoli, Kumar Arora

Click here to see where all of the TAF projects are located in Cleveland!

TAF Awardee group photo